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Support Operations Can Enhance Research.
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Balderston, Jack – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1985
The administrative functions providing non-technical services to the technical research staff are often seen by researchers as antagonists, but they can enhance the research effort if organized and run correctly. To be effective, the services should be designed to enhance and not destroy creativity. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Ancillary School Services, Creativity, Higher Education
Administration in the Research Environment--The Provider's Perspective.
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Mooney, R. L. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1984
Research administrators can avoid falling into bureaucratic traps by (1) understanding what is important and what is subordinate to it; (2) becoming a better manager; and (3) improving public relations by being more accessible, soliciting complaints, consulting, supporting clients, making the rules work for clients, and educating clients.
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Conflict Resolution, Higher Education, Objectives
Research and Development in Industry and Education
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Carmichael, John H. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1975
This article describes the life cycle of an industrial research and development project and suggests applications to educational research and development. It also discusses the importance, funding, staffing, and management of a research and development effort.(DC)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Development, Educational Research, Financial Support
Affirmative Action Plan Criteria.
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Kronovet, Esther – 1973
To clarify the role of new managers of affirmative action programs, a survey was conducted among 58 public institutions in the fall of 1973. These included 38 community colleges, 14 four-year institutions and six agricultural and technical schools throughout New York State. The study focused upon (1) whether the position of affirmative action…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Females
Social Style as a Key to Managing up in University Research Administration.
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Darling, John R.; Hensley, Oliver D. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1986
Analysis of administrators' social styles is discussed according to behavior theory. The analysis can be used as a tool for research administrators to use in gaining acceptance of innovative ideas at higher administrative levels. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Behavior Theories
The Grants Office: Organizational Alternatives within the University Structure.
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Walsh, Donald E. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1986
The self-imposed external evaluation of a university grants office is reported, including discussions of the office's and administrator's roles, comparison with similar-sized institutions and programs, the review process, and its results. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Comparative Analysis
Organizational Models and Staffing Responsibilities for Sponsored Projects Office.
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Rodman, John A. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1983
Issues in organizing and staffing research administration offices are outlined. Four models are presented for small, medium, and large centralized offices, and for a large decentralized office. Standard job descriptions are given for director, budget specialist, proposal development officer, information specialist, preaward grants specialist, and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, Centralization, College Administration